This paper describes experiences with the construction or improvement of public latrines in three informal settlements in Nairobi - including the type of latrine used and the organization developed for their maintenance and for cost recovery.
| Title | Tenancy and sanitation provision in informal settlements in Nairobi : revisiting the public latrine option |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1997 |
| Authors | Wegelin-Schuringa, MHA, Kodo, T |
| Pagination | p. 181-190 |
| Date Published | 1997-10-01 |
| Publisher | International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) |
| Place Published | London, UK |
| Keywords | cost recovery, field studies, kenya nairobi kitui village, kenya nairobi mathare valley, kenya nairobi mukuru village, maintenance, public toilets, sanitation charges, sdiafr, sdisan, squatter settlements |
| Abstract | This paper describes experiences with the construction or improvement of public latrines in three informal settlements in Nairobi - including the type of latrine used and the organization developed for their maintenance and for cost recovery. It also describes why public latrines are the only possible sanitation solution for most such settlements, given the high densities, the high proportion of tenants and the very low incomes. The paper ends with a discussion on what has been learnt from these experiences, including how best to ensure maintenance and revenue generation. |
| Notes | Includes references |
| Custom 1 | 824, 321.0 |
